My Favourite Judy Greer Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have made movies about which audiences care like Judy Greer. Since the 1990’s, Greer has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s screenwriters, frightened villagers or apes facing dangers, Greer has portrayed several strong characters. Given the number of movies she has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by an actress that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Adaptation

Writer’s block is a painful process causing stress. There’s nothing more frustrating in the world than when ideas don’t immediately spring to a writer’s mind. Personally speaking, writer’s block has impacted my ability to write my movie reviews effectively. I have experienced trouble putting pen to paper demonstrating interesting ideas as a writer. There are times when I’ve struggled to engage being unable to put words on a page. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured frustration of writer’s block as powerfully as “Adaptation”.  Released in 2002, Judy Greer’s best movie captured screenwriters facing writer’s block in Hollywood. In the greatest role of her career, Greer portrayed a waitress experiencing doomed love affairs with a frustrated screenwriter causing despair. This is the actress unlike you’ve ever seen her before: intense, charismatic and funny in her most memorable role. Greer has spent most of her career playing romantic heroines in period dramas. With “Adaptation”, however, the actress took a step out of her comfort zone playing an emotionally disturbed waitress. Working alongside Nicolas Cage who is also outstanding, Greer created a portrait of screenwriters that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Alice first meets Charlie beginning their romantic affair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Adaptation” Judy Greer’s best movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about Hollywood screenwriters, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. It delivers a meaningful message about the writing process which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 15 years following the release of a groundbreaking film about writer’s block causing lives of screenwriters to deteriorate, it’s a riveting reminder of a celebrated actress that has made commemorated movies which audiences appreciate.

2. Ant-Man

Ant-Man is an amazing comic-book character that inspired my teacher. Several years ago, my teacher once acknowledged the ant-sized superhero. He adored a marvellous hero that always held a place in his heart which was precious. In 2015, Judy Greer honoured the iconic ant-sized superhero with a huge fan following in her movie “Ant-Man”. In the most supportive role of her career, Greer portrayed the sister of a famous superhero facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to step out of her comfort zone by honouring a superhero that’s well-known. Working alongside Paul Rudd who is also amazing, Greer honoured a hero with flair for shrinking. For instance, the scene in which Maggie gives Scott valuable advice seeking to prepare him for warfare is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “Ant-Man” a comic-book classic is its universal appeal. Unlike most Marvel movies targeted towards comic-book fans only, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. An astonishing tribute towards a superhero with the abilities to shrink in size, it’s a spectacular reminder of a commemorated actress that hasn’t lost abilities to surprise manufacturing great movies which audiences prize.

3. The Descendants

It’s challenging to face loss of a loved one. Years ago, my family’s life was shattered when our housemaid was murdered. Stabbed to death in the shower by her lover, she became the victim of a gruesome murder. Her heartbreaking death left my family mourning. No matter how hard my family tried, we couldn’t recover from loss of a housemaid that died. As someone impacted by the loss of a housekeeper causing resentments, I adored “The Descendants”. Released in 2011, Judy Greer’s movie captured a family impacted by loss. In the most conflicted role of her career, Greer portrayed a woman mourning the loss of her best friend causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a rare chance to showcase emotional range she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside George Clooney who is also amazing, Greer created a portrait of dysfunctional families that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Julie becomes aware that her husband has been having an affair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career.  Ultimately, what makes “The Descendants” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a bold message that would resonate with anyone facing loss at an early age. A powerful portrait of loss causing families to crumble, it’s a remarkable reminder of an actress making timeless movies audiences consider special.

4. The Village

The woods have always terrified me. At an early age, I developed a fear of woods that caused damage. My family lived in a small neighbourhood next to the woods. I had a nerve-wracking feeling that there were creatures in the woods. My fear of the woods I never had courage to enter began when I saw “The Village”. Released in 2004, Judy Greer’s horror movie depicted woods causing catastrophe. In the most frightening role of her career, Greer portrayed a woman trapped in a doomed village causing fear. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women under stress. Working alongside Bryce Dallas Howards who is also amazing, Greer created a horror movie about woods that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Kitty becomes aware that her village is being attacked causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “The Village” a great horror movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most M. Night Shyamalan movies, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. The film delivers a message about terrorism which resonates with everyone. As powerful as creatures in a village, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress that has made unforgettable movies with a message.

5. War for the Planet of the Apes

The Planet of the Apes is a spectacular science-fiction franchise that earned my mother’s appreciation. I remember my mother loved a franchise about apes facing grave danger. She would always gape in awe at a series about apes seeking an escape. Fond of Caesar, she would always love discussing a franchise that she grew up to treasure. In 2018, Judy Greer honoured the iconic franchise about apes facing a war in her movie “War for the Planet of the Apes”. In the most technical role of her career, Greer embodied a female ape engaging in warfare causing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for creating characters through motion-capture. Working alongside Andy Serkis who is also amazing, Greer honoured a franchise about apes that are frightening. For instance, the scene in which Cornelia becomes aware that Caesar’s life is in danger causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actress’ career. Ultimately, what makes “War for the Planet of the Apes” a masterpiece is its appeal. Unlike most movies in the POTA franchise, it tackles themes everyone would relate to. A fantastic farewell to a series about apes facing a war, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated star that has manufactured movies which have raised the bar.

6. 13 Going on 30

Judy Greer has often excelled at playing emotional women facing despair. Greer has built an image of being an actress that thrives at playing heroines facing emotional damage. Greer’s strength for playing emotional women facing adversity is clearly evident in her movie “13 Going on 30”. Released in 2004, Gary Winick’s romantic comedy showcased the actress at her best. In the most romantic role of her career, Greer portrayed a middle-aged woman engaging in a doomed love affair. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women facing stress. Working alongside Jennifer Garner who is also amazing, Greer created a romantic comedy that’s captivating. As strong as Jenna’s desire to become a grownup overnight, it’s a riveting reminder of a bright actress manufacturing engaging movies in the spotlight.

7. Three Kings

Over the past decade, the war movie genre has declined in quality. With their cartoonish characters, loud action and lacklustre storytelling, war movies have become a chore to sit through. In a genre that has faced warfare destruction, “Three Kings” is an exception. Released in 1999, Judy Greer’s movie did an excellent job of depicting the Gulf War on the big-screen. In the most tragic role of her career, Greer portrayed a woman mourning the loss of her solider husband in warfare. It’s a role that gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for playing women under stress. Working alongside George Clooney who is also outstanding, Greer created a war movie that’s captivating. A wonderful tribute towards veterans that are courageous, it’s a strong reminder of an adventurous actress whose movies audiences consider to be precious.

8. Jurassic World

Few film franchises about dark dinosaurs with a spark are as beloved as Jurassic Park. Since its creation in the 1990’s, Steven Spielberg’s franchise about frightening dinosaurs has earned a huge following. In 2015, Judy Greer honoured the world-famous franchise about dinosaurs in her movie “Jurassic World”. In the most solemn role of her career, Greer portrayed an anxiety-ridden woman struggling to care for children causing despair. It gave the actress a chance to showcase her talent for stealing the show in a supporting role with limited screen-time. Working alongside Chris Pratt who is also outstanding, Greer created a blockbuster that’s engaging. As precious as the Jurassic World theme park, it’s a roaring reminder of a commemorated actress with a bright spark that has manufactured unforgettable movies leaving a lasting mark.

9. Halloween

When it comes to the greatest horror movies ever made that deserve to be seen on the big-screen, it’s worth discussing Halloween. Since its release in 1978, John Carpenter’s movie has become a classic. In 2018, Judy Greer honoured the franchise about horror heroines in her movie “Halloween”. In the most terrifying role of her career, Greer portrayed a woman seeking to evade serial killers in a town facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actress a rare chance to showcase aptitude for horror she hadn’t shown before in her career. Working alongside Jamie Lee Curtis who is also outstanding, Greer created a horror movie that’s captivating. As memorable as murders committed on Halloween, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress that has manufactured unforgettable movies that deserve to be seen on the big-screen.

10. Jawbreaker

Judy Greer hasn’t always made great movies. While most movies the actress has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “Jawbreaker” falls into the latter category. Released in 1999, Darren Stein’s teen comedy was a disaster. In the most shallow role of her career, Greer portrayed a teenage girl seeking to prepare for a frightening murder causing despair. Greer brought her usual charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Jawbreaker” is a bad movie, it honoured Greer’s commemorated legacy. As precious as the jawbreaker, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actress with a charismatic nature that has manufactured unforgettable movies throughout her career which I will forever treasure for inspiring me to achieve dreams of becoming a writer.